Image description
The low sun shines through the snow-covered branches of a pine forest on Krienseregg near Mount Pilatus. Light reflections and falling snow create an atmospheric mood in the woods.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2024
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/50 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 100 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture this backlit scene, an aperture of f/22 was chosen to create the distinct sunstar effect, while the shutter speed of 1/50 s at ISO 800 balances the lighting within the forest.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to transform point light sources like the sun into a visible star.
- Select a medium focal length of 100 mm for backlit compositions to highlight details like falling snow against the darker background.
- Adjust your ISO settings based on the available light in the forest to maintain proper exposure even with faster shutter speeds.